Activism

Thinking Like Batman Might Just Help the Bay Area
Let me get ahead of this straight away: I am the same person who wrote about One Piece and that series’ important anti-imperial messages, who praised How to Read Donald Duck for sticking it to the United States neoliberal agenda in Chile, and who said getting the Rohirrim together for a Lord of the

Shello! Meet Our Guardian of the Golden Gate, Mermaid Atlantis
Perched on some rocks under the Golden Gate Bridge sits the Mermaid Atlantis. Perhaps you already caught a glimpse of her in the popular Netflix docuseries MerPeople. Flame red hair blowing in the breeze, The Mermaid Atlantis informs me that she has just arrived in “Sand Francisco”. Her wide set

Hip Hop Fairyland: A Celebration of Music & Community
This Sunday, September 24th, Oakland’s beloved Fairyland will host “Hip Hop Fairyland & the Healthy Dragon” bringing together the East Bay’s love for hip hop and community. Celebrate 50 golden years of hip hop at this special event. It’s packed with local legends such as interactive workshops and performances by

Paint 11 murals with 11 Bay Area artists in SF!
Paint The Void & TogetherSF are in need of assistance! They will be painting 11 murals alongside 11 local Bay Area artists on Saturday, October 21st, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at the East Cut Crossing. Their objective is to create 11 murals in collaboration with the community! They

Berkeley Needs Housing, But It Shouldn’t Get Rid Of People’s Park
I am not a NIMBY. I get called a lot of things on the internet, but NIMBY actually would offend me. I detest NIMBYs. They are the biggest problem in the State of California. I really and truly believe that, so what I’m about to say may sound out of

Mexico’s Supreme Court Decriminalizes Abortion Nationwide
In a groundbreaking decision, Mexico’s Supreme Court has overturned all federal criminal penalties for abortion, declaring that national laws prohibiting the procedure are unconstitutional and infringe upon women’s rights. This sweeping ruling aligns with the growing trend in Latin America to expand access to abortion services. The high court has

California Declares Nation’s First Transgender History Month
Damn it feels good to be a Californian. While states all over the country have passed a record number of anti-transgender laws this year, California is set to once again be the progressive leader in Unite States by celebrating Transgender History Month. At noon on Wednesday, September 6th, State Assemblymember

The Amazing Rockstar Photo Exhibit at CJM
On a warm night at the CJM, a crowd of Deadheads, hippies, music lovers, and photography fans gathered to hear a legend speak about a lifetime of documenting popular culture. Rockstar photographer Jay Blakesberg held a talk about capturing musicians in San Francisco since the late 70s, from Jerry Garcia